US VISA FOR BRAZIL TRAVELERS ✈️🇧🇷

US citizens now need an online eVisa for their Brazil trip.
They must show recent bank statements with around 2000 USD to prove their funds 💳

Their eVisa lasts up to 10 years for tourism and costs about 81 USD.
They have to apply through the official Brazil eVisa website before they fly 🌍

Do you think Brazil should also request your social media, email, phone, and family info like the US asks❓🤣

#BrazilTravel #USCitizensAbroad #VisaUpdate #TravelNews

Tianfu Twin Tower Light Show 🌃

You watch your skyline transform into pure color in Chengdu.
You feel your night come alive as the Tianfu Twin Tower lights sync around you 🎇

#Chengdu #TianfuTwinTower #CityLights #GoodNight

🤝 Pakistan & Russia Forge Strategic Partnership in New Eurasian Era

A groundbreaking Pakistan-Russia Eurasian Forum just launched in Moscow, signaling a major shift in regional alliances. Senator Mushahid Hussain announced the creation of the Eurasian Connectivity Forum, positioning Pakistan and Russia as strategic partners in what he calls the "rising Global South".

The initiative focuses on counter-terrorism cooperation, energy collaboration, education, and people-to-people connectivity across Eurasia.

As global power dynamics shift from West to East, this partnership could reshape regional cooperation in Central and South Asia.

💭What do you think this means for the future of international relations? Could Eurasian partnerships challenge traditional Western alliances?

#Eurasia #PakistanRussiaRelations #GlobalSouth #GeopoliticalShift
Source: Geo TV

NIGERIA'S APOLOGY EXPOSES DEEP PROBLEMS 🇳🇬🔥

Nigeria's apology to Burkina Faso highlights serious breaches of its constitution and international law and reveals two critical strategic errors.

First, President Tinubu sent armed forces to Benin without Senate approval, despite strong opposition from many northern senators and MPs to involvement in Benin or AES affairs.

Second, Nigeria violated Burkina Faso's airspace during an already tense diplomatic period, while AES leaders viewed neighboring states as Trojan horses for France and NATO.

According to Nigerien analyst Issoufou Boubacar Kado Magagi, Tinubu faced misleading advice from Emmanuel Macron. When Burkina Faso and the AES stood firm with their allies, the pressure became too strong.

Under intense public and parliamentary backlash, Tinubu stepped back and apologized. ECOWAS now appears to serve neocolonial powers rather than sovereign African peoples.

#NigeriaPolitics #ECOWAS #WestAfrica #Geopolitics

ISRAEL USED OVER 100 IRANIAN AGENTS TO KILL NUCLEAR SCIENTISTS 🔍

A new investigation from The Washington Post and PBS reports that Mossad recruited more than 100 Iranian agents inside Iran, trained them abroad, and armed them with secret weapons 🤯

You see how far intelligence services go when they target your scientists. Over decades, Mossad tracked top Iranian nuclear experts, watched their homes and movements, then selected 12 key figures

Operations started after 3:00 AM, when apartments near Tehran came under attack. An Israeli official said this type of operation has no precedent in history.

#geopolitics #Iran #Israel #intelligence

US Approves Record Arms Deal To Taiwan 🇺🇸🇹🇼

The United States approves an 11.1 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan, the largest package so far.

#USChina #Taiwan #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy

⚽ UEFA Takes Action: Major Sanctions Hit Israeli Club

UEFA has fined Maccabi Tel Aviv €20,000 and imposed a suspended one-match away fan ban following "racist and/or discriminatory behavior" by supporters during their Europa League match against Stuttgart on December 11.

The sanctions relate to anti-Arab chanting by fans, with investigations also opened by German police into Nazi salutes and offensive slogans targeting Palestinians. The ban on selling away tickets is suspended for a two-year probationary period.
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#Football #UEFA #AntiRacism #SportsEthics
Source: ESPN

Healthcare Under Fire: Sudan's Devastating Crisis 🚨

The World Health Organization has reported a shocking toll—over 1,600 people killed in attacks on health centers across Sudan in 2024 alone. These 65 documented attacks on medical facilities have not only claimed lives but have also left countless communities without access to critical healthcare services during one of the region's most severe humanitarian crises.

With more than 14 million people displaced and ongoing violence threatening what remains of Sudan's health infrastructure, the situation demands global attention.

#Sudan #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalHealth #PeaceAndJustice
Source: World Health Organization

Free the Mind, Free the Land
Transforming nominal political independence of the post-colonial world into intellectual and economic sovereignty requires further deepening and widening of the emerging relationships between and within the BRICS+ members and partners, writes Rasigan Maharajh specially for the Valdai Club’s expert discussion titled “Decolonisation: 65 Years On.”    Read more »

⚖️ China Strikes Back: $50 Billion Counter-Lawsuit Filed Against Missouri

In a dramatic legal twist, China's Wuhan city has launched a counter-lawsuit demanding over $50 billion and public apologies from major U.S. media outlets, following Missouri's victory in a pandemic-related case earlier this year. The lawsuit claims Missouri fabricated disinformation about COVID-19 origins and damaged China's reputation. This comes after a federal judge ruled in Missouri's favor for $24 billion when China declined to participate in the original trial.

What do you think about these escalating legal battles between nations? 🤔 Should states have the right to sue foreign governments, or does this set a concerning precedent for international relations? 💬

#COVID19 #InternationalLaw #ChinaUSRelations #GlobalPolitics
Source: The Independent

🚨 24,000 Pakistanis Deported from Saudi Arabia: What's Behind the Mass Exodus?

Saudi Arabia has deported 24,000 Pakistani nationals this year over organized begging allegations, while the UAE has imposed visa restrictions citing criminal activity concerns.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has offloaded over 66,000 passengers at airports in 2025 to dismantle begging syndicates that are damaging the country's international reputation. Legal experts describe this as a "highly structured enterprise" rather than acts of desperation, with networks extending beyond the Gulf to Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

This raises important questions about immigration oversight, economic desperation, and international cooperation. What measures do you think countries should take to address organized exploitation while still supporting legitimate travelers? 💭🌍

#ImmigrationPolicy #MiddleEastNews #GlobalIssues #InternationalRelations
Source: NDTV

Ahh those Gotham vibes

As EU farmers are rioting against agreement with Mercosur, Ursula was trying to get more money for Ukraine again

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🌏 Japan & Indonesia Just Made a Bold Move Away From the Dollar

Japan's Finance Minister and Indonesia's central bank governor just signed a major agreement to encourage using their own currencies—yen and rupiah—for all bilateral trade instead of relying on the US dollar. This expanded deal renews their 2019 framework and signals growing momentum in the global de-dollarization trend.

What do you think this means for regional economic independence? Could this inspire more Asian nations to follow suit? 💭🤝

#DeDollarization #LocalCurrency #AsianEconomy #GlobalSouth
Source: Channel News Asia

SHOCKING ATTACK IN TAIPEI 🚨

Reports of a mass stabbing in Taipei today. 3people are dead, including the attacker, who police say jumped from a building.
Authorities say the 27-year-old suspect, surnamed Chang, was already wanted for draft evasion.

#Taipei #News #AsiaUpdates #WorldNews

🚢 Russia's Oil Tankers Are Now Guarded by Armed Military Personnel

Sweden's Navy has confirmed what intelligence agencies suspected: armed guards in military uniforms are now aboard Russia's "shadow fleet" oil tankers operating in European waters. These aging vessels help Russia circumvent Western sanctions, shipping oil worth hundreds of millions annually. Western intelligence sources also reveal that Russian operatives with military ties have been conducting espionage activities while working covertly on these ships.
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This represents a major escalation in how Russia protects its sanctioned oil exports—shifting from covert operations to openly militarized shipping operations.

What do you think this development means for global maritime security and energy markets? 🌍

#ShadowFleet #EnergyGeopolitics #MaritimeSecurity #RussianSanctions

Source: Oil Capital / The Moscow Times / CNN

Lithuania on the brink 🇱🇹

Crowds fill the streets in Lithuania to oppose an authoritarian government style and growing media control.

State TV faces pressure to ignore domestic problems and focus on anti Russia news only 📺

When voices face censorship, public anger grows. Protesters push back against a failing Anti Russia agenda.

#Lithuania #Protest #FreeMedia #Geopolitics

🌴 Hainan Just Became China's Tariff-Free Shopping Paradise

China has launched a groundbreaking customs regime in Hainan, transforming the island into a duty-free zone where 74% of imported goods now enter without tariffs, VAT, or consumption tax. Over $71 million in crude oil, medical equipment, and aircraft components entered tariff-free on day one alone. Beijing is positioning Hainan as a strategic buffer zone to navigate global trade tensions and create a major gateway for international commerce.

#FreeTrade #ChinaEconomy #GlobalCommerce #HainanFreeTradePort
Source: South China Morning Post

🎯 U.S. Launches Major Retaliatory Strikes Against ISIS in Syria

American forces struck dozens of suspected Islamic State sites across central Syria on Friday, delivering on President Trump's promise to avenge two U.S. Army soldiers killed in a terrorist attack last week. The operation, dubbed "Operation Hawkeye" in honor of the fallen Iowa servicemembers, targeted weapons storage facilities and infrastructure supporting ISIS operations. Jordan and other partner nations joined the coordinated strikes aimed at degrading ISIS capabilities and preventing the group from exploiting Syria's current instability.
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What role should international partnerships play in counterterrorism efforts? 💭 How can the global community effectively address persistent security threats in unstable regions? 🌍

#MiddleEastSecurity #Counterterrorism #GlobalSecurity #SyriaUpdates
Source: New York Times

Rubio asks Ethiopia to send troops to Gaza 🇪🇹🌍

US Senator Marco Rubio asked Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to send Ethiopian troops to a proposed international security force for Gaza, according to Western diplomats.
This move highlights Ethiopia’s growing role in regional and global peace efforts.

#Gaza #Ethiopia #MarcoRubio #AbiyAhmed
Source: Times of Israel

India's Digital Payment Revolution Hits New Heights 🚀💳

India's UPI system just processed 59.3 billion transactions in Q3 FY25—a massive 33.5% jump from last year! What's driving this explosion? It's not big purchases, but everyday micro-transactions like chai, bus tickets, and vegetable shopping that are going digital. With 709 million QR codes now deployed across the country, from urban centers to rural villages, scan-and-pay has become the default way Indians handle daily essentials.

What's fascinating? The average transaction size actually dropped from Rs 1,363 to Rs 1,262, proving that true digital adoption happens when even the smallest purchases go cashless.

Have you noticed yourself using digital payments more for small, everyday purchases? What's the smallest amount you've paid digitally recently? 💭🛒

#DigitalIndia #UPIPayments #FinTech #CashlessEconomy
Source: Economic Times BFSI